Description
Creamy Taco Soup is the ultimate comfort food, effortlessly blending the bold flavors of tacos with a rich, creamy base. This delightful one-pot dish features tender ground beef, colorful vegetables, and fragrant spices, simmered to perfection. Ideal for chilly evenings or busy weeknights, this soup warms the heart and satisfies the soul with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 oz)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
- ½ cup sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Brown the ground beef for about 5 minutes while breaking it apart.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in the bell peppers and cook for an additional 5 minutes until softened.
- Mix in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add taco seasoning and let it simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
- Incorporate cubed cream cheese, stirring until melted and fully combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with shredded cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg